How far is Newport News, VA from Glen Allen, VA?

The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Glen Allen, VA is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
77.25 mi
01h 30m
Flight
69.72 mi
112.2 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.72 mi
Kilometers
112.2 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.25 mi
Kilometers
124.32 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glen Allen
Tue, May 5, 3:46 AM EDT
Return by in Newport News
Tue, May 5, 5:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport News
2026-05-05T02:16
Arrive Glen Allen
Tue, May 5, 3:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newport News
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Point
VA

Town in King William County, Virginia

From Newport News
38.6 mi
00h 45m
To Glen Allen
38.6 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Newport News and Glen Allen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newport News and Glen Allen.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    126 m · 32 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard

    593 ft · 20 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Diligence Drive

    2366 ft · 1 min · Diligence Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    51 m · 10 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond

    1272 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC

    2434 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    15.5 mi · 17 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Woodman Road South

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Woodman Road

    1620 ft · 36 sec · Woodman Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Mountain Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mountain Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hamilton Road

    13 m · 4 sec · Hamilton Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport News and Glen Allen.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
56.9 mi · 74%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
15.5 mi · 20%
I 295 North
1.3 mi · 2%
Mountain Road
1.11 mi · 1%
J Clyde Morris Boulevard
0.71 mi · 1%
I 295
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Merge slight left

56.6 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
69.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
00h 45m from Newport News
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newport News and Sunny near Glen Allen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newport News to Glen Allen?

The road trip is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km) and usually takes 01h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Newport News and 38.6 miles from Glen Allen.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.81 one way or $21.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newport News and Sunny near Glen Allen.

Stop Ideas Near West Point

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around West Point and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.1 mi away

James City County

West Point
County government office,Service establishment

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Point.

RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

29 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

56 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

62 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

65 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Glen Allen. Straight-line distance: 69.72 mi (112.2 km).

Newport News

#1 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population179,062
Coordinates37.0833900, -76.4696500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Glen Allen

#2 Glen Allen

Town in Alabama, USA

Population14,774
Coordinates37.6659800, -77.5063700
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Newport News (-76.46965, 37.08339)
End: Glen Allen (-77.50637, 37.66598)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.32 L · about $10.81
Round trip
$21.63
5.46 gal · 20.64 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.81 $21.63
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.09 $24.18
Premium $4.78 $13.04 $26.09
Diesel $5.62 $15.35 $30.71

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Newport News and Glen Allen. The current time is 02:16:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.